Ricki Lake is feeling great!
The former talk show host, 55, said she “feels great” after shedding more than 30kg. on Saturday in an Instagram post as she shared photos and details of her weight loss and recent health journey.
“Hello friends. I wanted to share with you what I have been doing these past 4 months,” Lake began in the caption. “26. In October 2023, I made a commitment to be healthier.”
The Hair spray the actress explained that her husband Ross Burningham joined her on her health and fitness journey and together they “have each lost 30+ lbs.”
Lake posted photos of her weight loss transformation on Saturday.
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Lake continued, “I really want to share, because we did this without relying on medicine. (Not that there’s anything wrong with that.) But neither of us was prediabetic, and we both felt like we wanted to at least try to do it ourselves.”
“Being 55 and perimenopausal, I was a little concerned that my body wouldn’t shed the pounds it had in the past,” Lake admitted. “I’m so proud of us. I feel amazing. I feel strong. 💪.”
The first photo shared in the post was “taken today on our daily hike,” Lake noted, as it featured her smiling as she snapped a selfie during the hike with her husband, who was walking behind her.
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Lake said she feels “amazing” and “strong” in the midst of her fitness journey.
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Lake and Burningham were seen in the next photo, which Lake noted was taken on November 3, 2023, embracing as they stood outside on a patio overlooking the hill behind them. The third photo she posted is also from November 3 last year and shows her on the beach.
Lake revealed her weight loss transformation in the fourth photo in her carousel, with a snap showing her standing in profile in a mirror selfie while wearing a sports bra and leggings. The last slide in the carousel post showed a picture of Lake’s weight of 140 pounds marked on a chart.
Lake continued in the caption: “In another post I’ll detail exactly what I did, but suffice it to say this is the healthiest way I’ve lost weight in all my years. (I only started weighing myself on 11/15/23) I guess I was around 170 when I started. I am 5’3”. #healthy #fitat55 #proud #thisis55 ❤️.”
Lake received supportive comments from fans and celebrity friends following her latest post.
“You look great Ric,” wrote Rosie O’Donnell in response.
Kristin Chenoweth responded: “Well done to everyone!! This is awesome!!!” Katie Couric added, “Go Ricky!!! ❤️❤️❤️.”
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Last June, Lake spoke about “total self-acceptance” in a candid post as she shared a nude photo of herself sitting in a bathtub.
“Hands on heart, these days are the best of my life,” she wrote at the time. “54 1/2 years old (young!) Grateful for everything that had to happen to get here. A place of complete self-acceptance and self-love♥️.”
“Ross, you make every adventure the most fun ever. ♥️,” Lake added of her husband Burningham.
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